Community Corner
🌱 How GAF’s award reflects Michigan City’s growing economic momentum
Coming up on the Michigan City Patch calendar: Acorns & Oaks: Harvest "Noon" Kids Yoga, Music & Movement
Good morning Michigan City! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How GAF's award reflects Michigan City's growing economic momentum
- From Michigan City foster care to La Porte homeowner and community leader
Also on today's calendar: Boating Safety Class (Boat America) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Rain, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy; breezy, cooler, temps: high: 62, low: 49.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• GAF Earns Michigan City Salute to Business Award (retrofitmagazine.com) — Michigan City's GAF plant has been honored with the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City's Salute to Business Award for its long-term investment, nearly 200 local jobs, and community involvement. The company recently expanded with a new distribution center and supports local groups like the Boys & Girls Club and Habitat for Humanity, reinforcing its role in the city's economic and civic life. 
• A La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Jasmine Walker (greatnews.life) — A woman who grew up in the Michigan City area shares how she overcame a difficult childhood in foster care to become a La Porte homeowner through Habitat for Humanity. Now raising five children, working at a local bakery, and newly licensed as a commercial driver, she stays deeply involved in her kids' activities and community volunteering across La Porte County.
📸 Around Michigan City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Michigan City
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★ Featured events ★
- Acorns & Oaks: Harvest "Noon" Kids Yoga, Music & Movement →
Friendship Botanic Gardens, 2055 E. U.S. Highway 12, Michigan City
12:00 pm
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- The Reclamation Weekend for Women →
Washington Park Beach, Michigan City
4:00 pm - Harvest Moon Celebration →
Friendship Botanic Gardens, 2055 E. U.S. Highway 12, Michigan City
6:00 pm - For Shayne →
The Back Room at Burn 'Em Brewing, 1215 E 2nd Street, Michigan City
7:00 pm - Walk to End Alzheimer's - LaPorte →
Michigan City IN - Alumni Revue →
288 Shady Oak Drive, Michigan City - 75th Anniversary Alumni Revue →
288 Shady Oak Dr - Gardening with Confidence: Preparing for Winter and Winter Containers →
Friendship Botanic Gardens, 2055 E. U.S. Highway 12, Michigan City
10:00 am - DESIGN FORWARD Public Lecture →
Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. 4th Street, Michigan City
10:00 am - 5th Annual Bourbon & Bonfire Tasting Event →
5727 North 600 West, Michigan City
5:00 pm - Stealin' The Farm at Shoreline Brewery in October →
Shoreline Brewery, 208 Wabash St, Michigan City
8:00 pm - Boating Safety Class (Boat America) →
B & E Marine Inc., 31 Lake Shore Dr, Michigan City
9:00 am
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 10
📣 Michigan City Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is road construction on I-94 W reported at...
There is road construction on I-94 W reported at 3:46 PM. "Construction vehicle on scene" (Nextdoor ) - There is road construction on Mohawk Ave reported...
There is road construction on Mohawk Ave reported at 5:11 PM. "Utility work on NY 5 both directions between S. Ballston Ave (Scotia) and N. Ten… (Nextdoor )
- Lincoln Electric posted a job opening for Assembly Associate in Michigan City. Apply here.
- Boyd Gaming posted a job opening for Sportsbook Cashier in Michigan City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Michigan City here.
🗞 Nearby News
La Porte
- Notice of Hearing on Amendment to Lease You are hereby (lpheralddispatch.com)
- Braun announces additional one-stop shops in Hamilton, La Porte counties for disaster recovery (fox59.com)
- Update: second person dies from injuries following La Porte County crash (wkvi.com)
Westville
- Purdue University Northwest names Jonathan Swarts as dean and interim director of Westville campus (pnw.edu)
- Food Bank of Northern Indiana – Storm Recovery Response Distributions in LaPorte County (wimsradio.com)
Chesterton
- Board Meeting Notice: Monday, October 5 (mysouthshoreline.com)
Ok Michigan City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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